Nick Clarke Report post Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Hello Fellow Leather Crafters I have a Question for The Group The casing of Leather for moulding is it the same as for tooling ? The formula attributed to Ben Cox 1 cup bottled water 1/2 cup Lexol 1 tbs. baby shampoo 1 tbs. Listerene. Thank you in Advance for your Replies I absolutely Love this Forum Cheers Nick Edited March 15, 2011 by Nick Clarke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted March 15, 2011 I use the mix for molding too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glock21 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 I use the mix for molding too. What is the advantage of using "the mix" over using just plain old water? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted March 15, 2011 i use plain warm water....soak until bubbles stop rising! cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted March 15, 2011 What is the advantage of using "the mix" over using just plain old water? The leather is softer when I am done. If I want to make something that needs the leather stiffer, I use warm water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Nick, Ditto to what Bruce says. He is one of the strongest supporters of the No More Tears Formula that there is. I have used water, water with alcohol and very warm water with alcohol for molding as well. I know the saddlemaker/carver who shared the formula many many years ago had used it for almost 3 decades at the time he told me about it. He swore by it for lots of various reasons. Your mileage may vary. Regards, Ben Edited March 16, 2011 by gtwister09 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Clarke Report post Posted March 16, 2011 The leather is softer when I am done. If I want to make something that needs the leather stiffer, I use warm water. G-day Bruce I am thinking with your reply that if I want to case Leather for a holster ( Horse butt ) I should use just plain old water ? Cheers Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted March 16, 2011 I am making holsters and knife sheaths. I use plain hot water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
